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      Colored Pencil & Pastel Drawings

      Please contact me to purchase prints of artwork - Most images available in 5x7 or 8x10

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      • Still Life
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      • Ball and Glove

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, images by Lenora Cagle (ball/glove) and Stanbalik (grass/fence) ; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Mr. Iggy

        Photo reference from Unsplash, Unsplash License, image by John Cobb; Materials: Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Glass Swans

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by by Fred 1966; Materials: Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • The Cat

        Photo reference with permission from Justine Kibler; Materials: Colored Pencils on Canson Sketch Paper

      • Boots

        Photo reference with permission from Emily Miller/www.ejmillerfineart.com; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • The Turtle

        Photo references from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, images by Marcello Rabozzi (sea turtle) and Wanzi989813 (coral); Materials: Colored Pencils on Fabriano Artistico HP Watercolor Paper

      • Rusty Truck

        Photo reference with permission from Amy Nevitt, Nevitt Photography; Materials: Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • PB&J

        My own photo reference; Materials: Colored Pencils on Arches HP Watercolor Paper

      • Point Reyes

        Photo reference with permission from Darvin Atkeson/Yosemite Landscapes www.liquidmoonlight.com; Materials: Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Happy Days Diner

        Photo reference for juke box with permission from Mara and Robert Allison; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Carousel

        Photo reference with permission from Ken Ellis; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Smooth 500 Series Paper

      • Classic Red Chevy

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Susan Vandijk; Materials: Colored Pencils on Arches HP Watercolor Paper

      • Dog Eating Ice Cream

        Photo Reference from Christian Bowen via Unsplash CC0; Materials: Pastels and Pastel Pencils on UArt Sanded Paper 500 grit

      • Geraniums

        Photo Reference from Ruan Martinelli via Unsplash; Materials: Prismacolor Premier colored pencils, Faber Castell Pitt pens on BFK Rives Paper

      • Rusty '53 Chevy

        Photo Reference from Karen Portin, with permission taken in Nelson, Nevada; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Caran D'ache Neocolor 2 Water Soluble Crayons, Mungyo Gallery Oil Pastels on Legion Stonehenge Paper

      • Sunglasses

        Photo reference from Colored Pencil Magazine, image by Sally Robertson Photo Released; Materials: Colored Pencils and Pan Pastels on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

      • Pumpkins

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain; Materials: Prismacolor Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

      • Box of Chocolates

        Photo reference from Colored Pencil Magazine Sally Robertson, copyright released; Materials: Colored Pencils and Markers on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

      • Ice Skates

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain; Materials: Nupastels and Pastel Pencils on UArt 500 sanded paper

      • Rusty Lantern

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Peter H Tama 66; Materials: Pan Pastels and Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum paper

      • School Bus

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Peter H (Tama66); Materials: Colored Pencils, Markers and PanPastels on Arches HP Watercolor Paper

      • The Trumpet

        Photo Reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image of trumpet by Michael Kauer, background changed; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Petal Pink Mixer

        My own photo reference; Materials: Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Donuts and Milk

        Photo Reference from www.picjumbo.com; image by Victor Hanacek; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Sunlit Oranges

        Photo Reference from Cristina Anne Costello via Unsplash; Materials: Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Pan Pastels on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Cupcakes

        Photo Reference adapted from Sally Robertson, Colored Pencil Magazine (Copyright released); Materials: Colored Pencils on Bristol Smooth Paper

      • Burger and Fries

        Photo reference from a compilation of Public Domain photos; Materials: Colored Pencils and Soft Pastels on UArt Sanded Paper 500 grit

      • Rise and Shine - Waffle

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference for waffle: Image by wuestenigel licensed under CC BY 2.0; Materials: Colored Pencils on Strathmore Bristol Vellum Paper

      • Rise and Shine - Fried Egg

        Series available as note cards: My own photo reference; Materials: Colored Pencils and Markers on Arches Watercolor Paper

      • Rise and Shine

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference copyright released from Sally Robertson; Materials: Colored Pencils, Markers and Pastels on Arches Watercolor Paper

      • Gumballs 1

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Sally Robertson, Colored Pencil Magazine; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Gumballs 2

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Anita S.; Materials: Prismacolor Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Gumballs 3

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Ines Cozzo; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Tombow Brush Markers on Stonehenge Paper

      • Comfort Food - Pizza

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Flickr, CC0 Public Domain, image by Cole Kennedy; Materials: Colored Pencils on Arches Watercolor Paper

      • Comfort Food - Grilled Cheese

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference Public Domain; Materials: Colored Pencils on Arches Watercoler Paper

      • Comfort Food - Hot Dog

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Unsplash, CC0 Public Domain, image by Victoria Shes; Materials: Colored Pencils on Arches Watercolor Paper

      • Citrus Burst - Limes

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Johanna Pakkala; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Tombow Brush Markers on Stonehenge Paper

      • Citrus Burst - Lemons

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Magyar; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Tombow Brush Markers on Stonehenge Paper

      • Citrus Burst - Tangerines

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Couleur; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Tombow Brush Markers on Stonehenge Paper

      • Chocolate Delight - Chocolate Cake

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Michelle Scott; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Faber Castell Pitt Pens on Stonehenge Paper

      • Chocolate Delight - Reese's Stack

        Series available as note cards: Photo reference from Unsplash, image by Heather Barnes, @AForagersFeast; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils on Stonehenge Paper

      • Chocolate Delight - Chocolate Cupcake

        Series available as note cards: Multiple references from Flickr, Creative Commons License; Materials: Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils and Tombow Brush Markers on Stonehenge Paper

      • The Donkey

        Photo reference from Pixabay, CC0 Public Domain, image by Marzena7; Materials: Colored Pencils and Pan Pastels on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

      • The Cow

        Photo reference for cow from Skitterphoto, image by Peter Heeling, CC0 Public Domain; Materials: Colored pencils, Pan Pastels, Oil Pastels and Markers on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

      • The Pig

        Photo reference from Pixabay image by Lichtsammler/Michael Strobel, CC0 Public Domain; Materials: Colored Pencils, Pan Pastels, and Oil Pastels on Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper

      • Rainbow Lorikeet

        Photo reference from Mike Prince, Flickr, CC BY 2.0; Materials: NeoColor II, Pastel Pencils, Colored Pencils on Lux Archival Sanded Paper

      • The Goldfinch

        Photo Reference from Wikipedia, image of bird by © Francis C. Franklin / CC-BY-SA-3.0, background changed; Materials: Colored Pencils on Fabriano Artistico HP Watercolor Paper

      • The Impala

        Photo Reference from Pixabay, CC0; Materials: Derwent Lightfast Pencils, Soft Pastels and Pastel Pencils on Sennelier Pastel Card

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